A regular meeting of the Town Board of Grand Island, New York was held at the Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, NY at 8:00p.m. on the 6th of April, 2009.

 

Present:                      Peter A. McMahon                Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke                        Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford                         Councilman

Gary G. Roesch                        Councilman

Susan J. Argy                                    Councilwoman

Patricia A. Frentzel                        Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey                         Town Attorney

 

Supervisor Peter McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.

Reverend Lynn Shumway from St. Stephen Catholic Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilman Gary Roesch led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.

 

Speakers:            None                                        

 

PROCLAMATION:

Grand Island School District DECA Day – April 7, 2009

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting #5, March 16, 2009, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #18, March 16, 2009, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #19, March 18, 2009, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #20, March 23, 2009, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #21, March 24, 2009, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #22, March 25, 2009.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – February 17, 2009

2.      Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – March 2009

3.      Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – March 2009

4.      Building Permits Issued – March 2009

5.      Time Warner Cable – Charge Assessed for Late Payments

6.      Time Warner Cable – TWC Stock

7.      Harris Beach PLLC, Attorneys at Law – Erie County Industrial Development Agency – Life Technologies, Inc., Staley Road

8.      County of Erie, County Executive – 30 Hour Pesticide Applicator Certification Course

9.      Meeting Minutes – GIFTS Executive Team – February 19, 2009

10.  Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – February 25, 2009

11.  Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Economic Development Advisory    Board – March 12, 2009

12.  Time Warner Cable – Developments Affecting Time Warner Cable Subscribers

13.  Meeting Minutes – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board – January 26 and February 23, 2009

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the consent agenda as distributed.      

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS –TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – February 2009

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $1,012,829 on February 1, 2009

Total Receipts of $6,747,098

Total Disbursements of $7,389,433

Operating A/C Interest $103

Operating A/C Balance $370,598

Investment Interest $6,573

Investment Balance $9,739,077

Total Cash Balance as of February 28, 2009 $10,109,674

No action required by Town Board.

 

Set Public Hearing – Restore NY Funding Application

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 20, 2009 at 8:00p.m.for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to make comments in favor or in opposition to a Restore NY Funding Application.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Set Public Hearing – Niagara River Estates, Section 4 (3 Lots) – Final Plat Approval (Pax Subdivision)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 20, 2009 at 8:00p.m.for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to make comments in favor or in opposition to Final Plat approval for Niagara River Estates, Section 4 (3 Lots) (Pax Subdivision).

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Set Public Hearing – East River Landings – Revised Final Plat Approval

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 20, 2009 at 8:00p.m.for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to make comments in favor or in opposition to the revised Final Plat approval for East River Landings.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Award Bid – Ferrous Chloride – Wastewater Department

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that the bids were opened on March 8, 2009 for the purchase of Ferrous Chloride for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Station #11.  Three bids were received from the following:

 

Water Elements, LLC                           $0.945 / per pound of iron

Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.               $1.25 / per pound of iron

PVS Technologies, Inc.                               $1.71 / per pound of iron

 

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidder, Water Elements, LLC be awarded the bid in the amount of $0.945/ per pound of iron.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept Mr. Whitney’s request for low bidder Water Elements, LLC be awarded the bid for the purchase of Ferrous Chloride for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Station #11 in the amount of $0.945/per pound of iron.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Extension of Time – 2008 Drainage Program – Project No. D-37

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the request of the Town Engineer and grant an extension of time to complete the creek cleaning from March 30, 2009 to September 15, 2009 due to work limitations imposed by the NYSDEC permit.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Authorization to Advertise for Bids – Colonial Driftwood Park Bridge Replacement – Job #M-188

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Town Engineer to advertise for bids for Job #M-188 – Colonial Driftwood Park Bridge Replacement on Friday, April 10, 2009 and open bids on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:00a.m.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Summer Part-time Hires

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Recreation Director to hire returning Part-time Maintenance workers from

April 7 – May2, 2009/19 hours per week: Shaun Quinn @ $10.40/hr., Neil Hoffman @ $9.55/hr., Tom Digati @ $10.40/hr., Andy Pappano @ $9.55/hr., Kyle Moody @ $9.55/hr., Frank Strano @ $8.55/hr., John Loos @ $10.20/hr., David Cole @ $8.20/hr.

 

Part-time worker/19 hours per week from April 7 – October, 2009: Anne Dyet @ $10.00/hr, Gerald Peete @ $9.55/hr.

 

Part-time worker/40 hours per week/23 weeks from May 4 – October 2, 2009: Shaun Quinn, Neil Hoffman, Tom Digati, Andy Pappano, Kyle Moody, Frank Strano, John Loos and Dave Cole. 

 

Shift Thomas Cecere from Maintenance Worker II to Seasonal Crew Chief from May 5 – August 14, 2009 @ $28.44 per hour

APPROVED       Ayes       5   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes            0

Parks & Recreation Annual Report – 2008

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the Parks & Recreation Annual Report for 2008 to the Town Board.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

ZONING OFFICER – JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Glen Wallace, North Colony Road – Bed & Breakfast

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for Glen Wallace – on North Colony for a Bed & Breakfast.

MOTION WITHDRAWN

 

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the renewal of the Special Use Permit for Glen Wallace – on North Colony for a Bed & Breakfast until the issue of an unlicensed vehicle is resolved.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Special Use Permit Renewal – Carol M. Merckel, East River Road – Keeping of 2 Agricultural Animals on 3 Acres

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Special Use Permit for Carol M. Merckel, East River Road for keeping of 2 agricultural animals on 3 acres.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – DOUG LEARMAN:

Proposed Parking Lot Modifications – V.F.W. Post No. 9249, 2121 Grand Island Boulevard

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to accept the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer and Town Engineer and waive the Site Plan requirements for additional parking at the V.F.W Post No. 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Proposed Partial Change of Occupancy – 2119 Grand Island Boulevard

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer and Town Engineer and waive the Site Plan requirements for additional parking at 2119 Grand Island Blvd.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

John Simon – Local Law Intro #2 of 2009 – Rezoning of Business Districts

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the correspondence from John Simon regarding Local Law Intro #2 of 2009 – Rezoning of Business Districts to the Town Board, Town Attorney and the Long Range Planning Committee for review.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

Long Range Planning Committee – Local Law Intro #2 of 2009 – Rezoning of Business Districts

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the correspondence from the Long Range Planning Committee regarding Local Law Intro #2 of 2009 – Rezoning of Business Districts to the Town Board and the Town Attorney for review.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Resignation – Economic Development Advisory Board

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to accept the resignation of Roy Gerard from the Economic Development Advisory Board with regret.  A certificate of appreciation is to be sent to Mr. Gerard.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Resignation – Planning Board

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the resignation of Dr. Bernard Wakefield from the Planning Board with regret.  A certificate of appreciation is to be sent to Dr. Wakefield.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Hopkins & Sorgi, Attorneys at Law – Open Space, Parkland/Recreation Fees – River Oaks Project

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the correspondence from Hopkins & Sorgi, Attorneys at Law regarding the open space, parkland/recreation fees for the River Oaks Project to the Town Attorney for legal advice.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

Grand Island Chamber of Commerce – Island Happenings/KidBiz Sale, Closing of Whitehaven Road from Baseline Road to Grand Island Boulevard, Saturday, June 27, 2009

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the use of Town Common and the closing of Whitehaven Road from Baseline Road to Grand Island Boulevard, Saturday, June 27, 2009 for the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce – Island Happenings/Kid Biz Sale.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to pay

Vouchers #93675 – 93912

General   $  69,995.55          

Highway   $  15,663.70     

Sewer   $  57,833.68

Water   $  60,958.62    

 Capital                  $    1,365.00

 Garbage                  $    3,100.00

 Fire                  $275,241.54

 Total                  $484,158.09

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Upstate Cellular, Long Road – Site Plan Approval – Cell Tower

Remains Tabled

 

KeyCorp – Proposed Key Bank – Site Plan Review

Remains Tabled

 

Golf Course Villas at River Oaks, Phase 3, (21 Lots) – Final Plat Approval

Remains Tabled

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on any subject. 

    

       Speakers:             None

 

FROM THE TOWN BOARD: 

Councilwoman Cooke: Student Shadow Day – April 7, 2009; Newly revised website for town: www.gigov.com

Councilwoman Argy:  Spring break starts April 9th

Councilman Crawford:  Special recognition award for Supervisor and Town Engineer

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adjourn the meeting at 8:32p.m.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

         Noes            0

 

A moment of silence was observed in memory of the following:        

 

Shirley Kustich

Frederick Facklam

Patricia Wolverton

Deborah Alexander

Philip Mesches

Robert Stahl

Michael Dollard

Carl Edwards

Wilma Bookhagen

Charles Truitt, Jr.

    Donald Martin

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk